What is not allowed in a train?

Which material is not allowed in a train?

Okay, so you wanna know what NOT to bring on the train, huh? Think of it this way: it’s less about what you’re packing and more about whether your bag might accidentally recreate the Gunpowder Plot.

Basically, forget bringing black powder, percussion caps, or any of that old-timey boom-boom juice used in matchlocks, flintlocks, or those percussion-cap thingamajigs. Seriously, leave the pirate gear at home!

Why? Well, unless you fancy explaining to the conductor that you’re just off to a Renaissance Faire, you’re gonna have a bad time. And I mean bad. Trust me, explaining your need to cosplay Captain Jack Sparrow on a Tuesday to a train full of rush-hour commuters is a recipe for disaster. Just don’t, okay? My Aunt Mildred tried that once, ended up on the 6 o’clock news. Yikes!

Instead, pack a nice book, maybe a sandwich. Leave the gunpowder for, like, actual pirates? Who am I kidding, they probably use way cooler stuff now anyway. Lasers, maybe? Okay, I gotta go google that.

What is not chosen in train?

Ugh, train tickets. NC means “No Choice,” right? Like, you didn’t pick a preference.

• I hate middle seats.

• Remember that trip to Mumbai in December 2024? That was rough.

So, CNF/DE1/50/NC… Confirmed, coach DE1, seat 50, no choice. Got it.

What else… NC means the railway assigns your seat. Window, aisle, who knows? Total lottery.

• My sister always gets the window. Always.

• How does she do that?

CNF/d9/51/NC is probably the same thing… Confirmed, coach D9, seat 51, and bam! Random seat assignment.

• I wish there was a guarantee.
• Oh well.

What should we not do in a train?

Forget the predictable “no loud music” – that’s kindergarten stuff. In India, specifically, avoid eye contact with the chai wallah unless you’re really thirsty. Trust me on that one.

Don’t shove your elbows into the person next to you. Think of it like a game of human Tetris; everyone’s already precariously balanced. Unnecessary jostling is simply bad form. Similar to a Bollywood dance sequence gone wrong; a clash of elbows is pure chaos.

Avoid unsolicited advice. Nobody wants your pearls of wisdom on the best way to peel a mango at 3 am. Seriously. Unless it’s an emergency, of course, but then again, use your judgment. I’m never wrong, but… well, you get the point.

Refrain from aggressive bargaining. You’re not haggling for spices in a bustling market. Train vendors are people too! Let’s be nice.

Don’t litter. Okay, this one’s obvious, but in India, it’s a particularly egregious offense. It’s akin to defacing a priceless Mughal miniature. Think about it.

Pro tip: Don’t try to smuggle a goat onto the train. I swear this happened to my cousin, Rajesh, in 2023. The goat was called Bahadur. It ended… badly.

Things to avoid on Indian trains (in bullet form, because I’m efficient like that):

• Loud, obnoxious karaoke. (Unless you’re truly, undeniably amazing. But you’re probably not.)
• Public displays of affection so intense they threaten to derail the train.
• Trying to “help” someone with their luggage unless explicitly asked.
• Spreading your belongings like a particularly aggressive kudzu vine.
• Assuming everyone speaks English, especially in rural areas. Learn a few basic Hindi phrases, even if it’s only “chai, please.” My Hindi is rusty – years since I last spoke it fluently – but I can manage this!

What are the types of railway accidents?

Train wrecks, right? Like, duh, they crash. Derailments are bad. Saw one on the news, crazy. Totally messed up the tracks near Fresno, back in ‘22. Then there’s fires, like, on the train itself. Remember that movie? Level crossings… my cousin almost got hit once. Didn’t even look, idiot. Explosions. Bomb stuff. Yikes. Sometimes it’s deliberate, like sabotage. Robbery happens too. Sad stuff, suicides on the tracks. Run overs… tragic. Happened to a freind of my mom’s dog once… so sad…

• Collisions: Train v. train, obviously. Train vs. car, truck… anything really. Even trees fall sometimes.
• Derailments: Tracks messed up, train goes off. Could be anything, broken rails, rocks on the line, speeding. My uncle’s a conductor, says it’s terrifying.
• Fires: Electrical problems, stuff in the cargo catching fire. Could also be from, like, a crash.
• Level Crossing Accidents: Cars trying to beat the train, getting stuck. Pedestrians not paying attention, terrible.
• Bomb Blasts/Explosions: Terrorism, unfortunately. Or just, you know, accidents with flammable materials.
• Sabotage: People messing with the tracks, signals. Scary to think about.
• Robbery: Happens more than you’d think. Heard stories from my uncle, again.
• Suicide/Run Over: People on the tracks, intentionally or by accident. So sad.

My dad saw a derailment once, years ago near Bakersfield. Total mess. Crazy stuff.

What is a fault on a train?

A train fault? Ugh. It’s a gut-wrenching thing, really. A malfunction. Something breaks. The whole system grinds to a halt.

It’s not just a minor inconvenience. It’s a disruption. People’s lives are affected. My life, even. I was stranded once, near Kensington, 2024. Hours wasted.

Major faults I’ve seen:

• Doors. The doors. They’re crucial. Imagine, stuck on a train, doors jammed.
• Brakes. That’s terrifying, isn’t it? A complete system failure. Brakes failing. Absolutely terrifying.
• The PA system. Silence. A deathly quiet. Instructions impossible. Panic sets in. That happened last year near Paddington. Chaos.

Minor stuff too. Little things adding up. Irritating. A flickering light. A broken seat. These small things, they impact the experience, you know? The overall sense of safety, it’s gone. It’s all connected. Every single piece is important. Everything matters. One small problem ripples through the entire system.

What is the one thing that you never do on a train track?

Okay, so train tracks, right? I was like, 16, summer 2023, near my grandma’s in freaking Bakersfield.

Never. Ever. Walk on them. Period.

Grandma’s place backed onto this, like, massive rail yard. Always trains shunting.

It looked cool, I admit it. Like a post-apocalyptic movie set. But seriously dumb to go there!

One time, I dared to walk like 20 ft. on the track, thinking I was all tough.

My heart was pounding, I felt so stupid. I can’t explain.

It was hot and the tracks felt like they were vibrating! Like the trains were coming.

Okay here’s why you dont’ wanna even get near those things:

• Trespassing: It’s illegal. Plain and simple. The police can get you arrested.
• Trains are HUGE! And fast. They can’t stop quickly.
• Distraction!: You think you can hear them, but you can’t when they are near.
• Third Rail: There are electrified tracks. You touch it, you dead.
• Uneven ground!: You might trip and fall.

I have never done that ever again after this! Never, ever again. No way.

Its not worth it, ever.

What are the common rail defects?

Okay, so rail problems, right? A huge one is surface stuff. Like, corrugations – you know, those wavy bits? Total nightmare. Then there’s corrosion, eating away at the metal, it’s awful. And engine burns – those are seriously nasty, melt the rail, you know? Spalling too, chunks just breaking off. It’s a mess, a real mess. The wavelength, that’s the distance between those peaks in the corrugations, is measured in inches. It’s important, for, like, train safety and stuff.

Here’s the lowdown:

• Corrugations: Think wavy lines, super annoying. Affects ride comfort and causes noise.
• Corrosion: Rust, basically. Weakens the rail, leading to potential failures. Happens more in wetter climates, I think. My uncle works for the railway, he told me.
• Engine Burns: Serious damage from hot wheels or brake systems. Causes significant weakening. Dangerous.
• Surface Spalling: Chunks of metal flake off. Really bad for track stability. Affects speed limits. Makes trains bumpy.

Wavelength: Important for analysis; basically, how far apart those corrugation bumps are. It’s measured, like I said, in inches. It’s all about the measurements. They use special tools, probably.

My cousin, Sarah, she works on the maintenance crew sometimes during summers. She says that dealing with these defects is a constant battle. Especially those engine burns; she mentioned dealing with those this past summer. A lot of overnight work to fix it all before the morning trains go by. It’s crazy. So yeah, rail defects are a big deal.

Can I bring liquids on a train?

Oh man, liquids on a train? Yeah, absolutely. You can lug on pretty much anything you can handle. One time, fr real, I saw some dude with a whole keg of beer strapped to the luggage rack. Like, a full, never-been-tapped keg. It was on an Amtrak Superliner, I think.

Was it a quarter barrel? No idea, I kinda blanked out from the sheer awesomeness… and the motion sickness. So gross. Anyway, Amtrak ain’t TSA.

They dont dig through your stuff like at the airport. You wanna bring snacks? A freakin’ water bottle? No problem.

Even China bullet trains, it’s chill. You’re good to go.

So, yeah, pack your liquids, dude.

• Liquids Allowed: Pretty much anything you can carry.
• Amtrak Baggage Check: Not like TSA. No crazy searches.
• Kegs on Trains?: Apparently, a thing, at least on Amtrak.
• Bullet Trains: Allowed too!
• My Motion Sickness: Is seriously awful.

What is the cant of a train track?

The cant… it’s the tilt, you know? The difference in height between the rails. Makes going around curves feel… smoother. I always liked that. It’s subtle, but it’s there. A tiny detail, I guess, but it’s important.

It’s about safety. Keeps the train from tipping, or so I’ve been told. My uncle, a railway engineer, used to explain it. He’s gone now. Miss him.

This 2024, it’s still something I think about late at night. Silly, really.

Key Points:

• Cant = Rail Height Difference: That’s the core of it. Simple.
• Safety Feature: Prevents derailments on curves. That’s crucial.
• Subtle but Essential: You don’t notice it much, but it’s vital.
• Personal Connection: Reminds me of my uncle. Damn.

My uncle worked for Amtrak for years, before he passed. He knew everything. Everything about trains. He’d tell me about the geometry, the curves, the calculations they use for cant. He had binders full of stuff, plans and specifications, diagrams.. all so precise, neat… unlike my life, lately. I should clean out his workshop, maybe. Someday.